Sonkran Steppin'

April 13, 2011

Northern Thai Dance Songkran Wat Pho Beautiful Woman - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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A beautiful Thai woman performs a unique dance originating from northern Thailand for Songkran at Wat Pho temple.

The water fighting action began in earnest this morning! Not a dry soul walked the streets; not even children or the elderly were spared. I'll need this evening to sort through the carnage my photos and publish what I can tomorrow!

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Beautiful Thai Dancer Chap Khrap Northern Thai Dance Songkran - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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A Thai dancer performs the northern Thai dance called the "chab khrab" during a performance at Wat Pho for Songkran.

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